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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

NDSU Extension provides statewide coordination for this national program. Over the course of six weeks, family caregivers learn about tools needed to take care of themselves. If family caregivers learn to take good care of themselves, they will be better prepared to take good care of their loved ones.

Family Caregiving: Helpful Resources for Family Caregivers

One of the most important aspects of managing life as a family caregiver is accessing useful resources that can provide needed knowledge and skills. The list of helpful resources below provides information about educational materials and…

Family Caregiving: Key Support Resources in Family Caregiving

Support and resources in the caregiving process come in many forms: prayer, talking to family or friends, visits with professionals or usage of assistive equipment. Accessing support and resources can provide an important source of…

Family Caregiving: Myths and Realities of Family Caregiving

Understanding myths versus realities in family caregiving can be helpful. This publication explores different realities you can face with family caregiving.

Family Caregiving: Starting the Care Conversation

The topic of needing care from others is not always easy to talk about. People easily can feel embarrassed or concerned about a loss of personal freedom or dignity. But caregiving is about love. Think to yourself that you are starting a…

Family Caregiving: Tips and Tools for You and Your Loved Ones

The time to plan for the care needs of yourself, a family member or another you care about is before the person might need it. At the least, planning often can occur before the care needs become more significant. Planning for care involves…

Family Caregiving: Tips for Reducing Stress for Family Caregivers

Caregiving provided to aging family members or others in need is often associated with stress and burnout. Although providing direct care to a family member or someone else can result in significant stress, remember that this experience…

Strengthening Late-life Family Connections

Our ability to interact with and connect to family members is integral, especially for those individuals in the second half of life. Peer connections are increasingly important as people age and are vital to well-being. Peers refer to…

Strengthening Older Adulthood Parent-Child Connections

Our ability to interact with and connect to family members is integral, especially for those older individuals in the second half of life. Parent-child connections are a core family attachment. Parents and children often exchange practical…

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